Herma expands Thin Range of label materials


27 March 2024


The new Herma PP white light label film is around 15 percent lighter than a standard PP film for labels with almost the same functional quality.

Herma has expanded its Thin Range portfolio of particularly lightweight self-adhesive label materials, with Herma PP white light (grade 884) plastic film in combination with the special film adhesive 62Xpc, which significantly reduces the use of resources, also by reducing the transport weight.

The film weighs only 37 grams per square meter, making it more than 15 percent lighter than a standard film, which typically weighs 44 grams per square meter.

‘In terms of sustainability, this is a considerable leap, especially as this also results in a lower transport weight,’ said Hendrik Kehl, product manager at Herma.

In terms of functional quality, the new film is practically the same as its heavier equivalent, especially in standard applications.

Due to its special treatment, the glossy surface of Herma PP white light results in good print quality in conventional printing processes, such as UV flexographic printing.

The new PP film is particularly suitable for the labelling of cosmetic and personal care products, household cleaners, as well as for applications requiring weather and chemical resistance.

The adhesive 62Xpc used here was specially developed for film labels with the use of the 2-layer technology and ideally matched adhesive layers providing good further processing properties and adhesive properties.

When applied, the adhesive 62Xpc is resistant to moisture, soaps and oil. It also has good resistance to light, heat and ageing.

Herma's lightweight Thin Range now includes six self-adhesive materials.

‘The self-adhesive materials in our Thin Range cover a very broad functional spectrum,’ commented Kehl. ‘This means that many standard label applications can already save on resources without significant functional restrictions. Not to mention, the Thin Range also offers economic advantages in all cases.’

Source: Labels & Labelling